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14 Comments |
LaurieS
 
LaurieS July 22, 2015
Wow great color you pulled from this photo
chaurasia
 
chaurasia July 23, 2015
These are some amazing shots of lightning. Excellent job.
p_eileenbaltz Platinum
 
p_eileenbaltz November 30, 2015
Powerful and dramatic image!!! Extraordinary work! Congratulations on being chosen a finalist in the 'Light Through The Clouds' contest.:)
Candlelight
 
Candlelight December 02, 2015
Surreal!
didar_chy
 
didar_chy December 13, 2015
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
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didar_chy December 13, 2015
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didar_chy
 
didar_chy December 13, 2015
wow.....
Angels74
 
Angels74 December 14, 2015
Stunning!
ge1701
 
ge1701 December 16, 2015
A stunning picture!!
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bsube January 11, 2016
Magnificent, thank you
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trondstrand January 16, 2016
Great shot !!
photosue50
 
photosue50 January 20, 2016
Very cool
scotthelfrich
 
scotthelfrich March 21, 2016
Beautiful. ..is it yours?
PierreLacombe
 
PierreLacombe September 10, 2016
Amazing ! Extraordinaire!!! Superbe photo :-)

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Behind The Lens

Location

Flashes of lightning woke me up at 2:00 am. I took this photo on the beach on July 11th, 2015 in Redington Beach, Florida.

Time

I had almost given up on getting the perfect shot. I had already taken dozens, and at around 4:00 am captured this one. It wasn't until the next morning that I realized that there is a water spout in this one.

Lighting

I take a lot of lightning photos, it has been a hobby of mine for about two years now.

Equipment

I shoot with an Olympus E-M10 on a trip-pod, in Bulb mode.

Inspiration

I love shooting lighting and find it fascinating!

Editing

No post-processing at all.

In my camera bag

I just take the tri-pod and camera when I either see a flash or hear thunder, I go. I may have an addiction :)

Feedback

The only realistic way to capture a photo like this is to use a Bulb mode so you can hold the lens open.

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